About CochinCochin has now been renamed Kochi. Kochi comprises 10 islands in the midst of the Arabian Sea and the-backwaters. Vembanad Lake also meets the sea at Kochi. Kochi is the beauty port of Kerala. On the Malabar coast Dutch, Portuguese and British architecture find their best expressions in the construction of Kochi port. Kochi emerged in the floods of 1341. In 1405 the Mujiris settled here coming from Kodangalur 50 km north. The town came up quite fast. The Arabs, Jews and the Christians also came from West Asia to settle at Kochi The place came to be known as Kocchazh (means new) and later Cochin. People of all religions-be they Hindus, Muslims, Jews or Christians-live here side by side. Kochi is the second most important port in West India after Mumbai. Ships from foreign countries are found in the berths at Kochi port.
Cochin is divided into three parts. Dredging had been done in 1920 to get a draught of II metres at the port. The soil thus removed was used by British sculptor Lord Willingdon to build the Willingdon Island. The southern fleet of the Indian Navy, Airport, Railways and Government of India's tourist office are based at Willingdon. On the other side of the island is the main commercial town of Ernakulam. It is connected with the rest of the country by roadways and railways. It is the place for markets, State Tourism office, hotels, etc. On the outer side of the coast stands the once museum town of Fort Cochin. WilJingdon, Bolaghati and Gundudwip in fact fall in the orbit of the port. Fort Cochin or Mattancherry is located in the subisland on the west side. Opposite to this is Bapeen Island. The Portuguese built a fort in 1503. The place can be reached in half an hour by bus, autorickshaw or by taxi. Some 18 km off Bapeen is the calm, quiet and beautiful place of Cherai Beach, good for swimming. Dolphins are found here......more about cochin >>
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The Casino hotel is the groups oldest property, dating to 1957, when it catered to a clientele of rough sailors coming off the ships in the harbour. As you'll see, the establishment has come a long way since then.
Amidst peaceful and serene surroundings on the banks of the picturesque Kaniyampuzha River and strategically located between the airport and city, Mermaid is minutes from the city center and tourist spots including Veega Land, South India's largest amusement park. 
The Avenue Regent is a four star classified hotel catering to the needs of the Business Traveller and the Pleasure Seeking Tourist alike. The Hotel is a relative 'babe in the woods' in terms of chronology - 4 years in the running - but our meticulous attention to the smallest of details has seen us make giant strides in the hospitality industry in God's Own Country - Kerala, India. 
Hotel Yuvarani with an excellent track record of 27 years hosting guests from all parts of the world now venture into a new project by the name, Yuvarani Residency. Situated at a hop, step and jump distance from railway station, bus and an hour drive from International Airport, Yuvarani Residency is easily accessible to anyone who visits Cochin. Yuvarani Residency is a Classified 3 star hotel situated in the heart of Cochin.
A hotel that brings the gracious comfort and elegance of your home to the very door step of Cochin International Airport. Travellers will find it the perfect place to mix business with pleasure. Quality Airport Hotel Cochin is 1 km from Cochin International Airport; 5 kms from Angamaly Railway Station; 4 kms from Angamaly Bus Stand.
Hotel Abad Metro Cochin, a true business class hotel is located in down town area of Ernakulam with centrally air-conditioned 35 elegantly furnished guest rooms with attached baths, telephone and television with satellite channels. The Hotel is situated very close to the central shopping area.
Sealord Hotel is located at Marine Drive, which is in the heart of the city, facing the backwaters. It is 7 km from the Airport and 2 km from the Railways station and Bus terminal. Facing the backwaters of Cochin , the Queen of Arabian sea, Sealord Hotel is situated in the heart of the city with proximity to all important destinations.
Cherai Beach Resort , a health resort of excellence perceived and promoted by a group of enthusiastic Doctors. To experience the unpolluted atmosphere , crystal clear backwaters, beautiful lagoons , long clean golden beach, swaying paddy fields one should visit cherai beach resort . This unique resort is blessed with nature, boundaried by calm serene backwaters on one side and the long clean golden beach on the other.
Abad Atrium Hotel is a DELUXE HOTEL located in downtown area of Ernakulam, The elegantly appointed guest rooms surround a central atrium with capsule lift giving the ambience of a garden hotel. Hotel Abad Atrium Cochin is a luxury hotel that brings together the best in accommodation, business, food and recreation. The hotel is 2 km from Ernakulam Town Railway Station and 30 km from Airport.
Abad Airport Hotel is a three star Hotel situated in Cochin in Kerala, India. Abad Airport Hotel is situated at a nominal distance of 0.2 kilometers from the Cochin Airport in Cochin, India. Abad Airport Hotel is an ideal stopover for any tourist owing to the proximity, which the hotel enjoys with the Cochin Airport. At Nedumbassery, Opposite Cochin International Airport, 29 Kms from Cochin city and 40 kms from Trissur. 
